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   canvass

   /ˈkanvəs/

   verb

   • 1. solicit votes from (electors or members): "in each ward, two workers canvassed some 2,000 voters" Similar campaignelectioneersolicit votesdrum up supportstumpinformal:doorstepbe a ward heeler
   • ▪ try to obtain (support): "they're canvassing support among shareholders" Similar seektry to obtaingo aftermake a pitch for
   • ▪ question (someone) in order to ascertain their opinion: "they promised to canvass all member clubs for their views" Similar pollquestionasksurveyinterviewsound outascertain the opinions of
   • 2. propose (an idea or plan) for discussion: "early retirement was canvassed as a solution to the problem of unemployment" Similar proposesuggestsubmitofferairdiscussdebateconsider
   • ▪ discuss thoroughly: "the issues that were canvassed are still unresolved" Similar proposesuggestsubmitofferairdiscussdebateconsider

   noun

   • 1. an act of canvassing: "a house-to-house canvass"

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘toss in a canvas sheet’ (as a sport or punishment)): from canvas. Later extended senses include ‘criticize, discuss’ (mid 16th century) and ‘propose for discussion’; hence ‘seek support for’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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